Desktop recording on windows is easy, you just use hypercam. But on Linux hyper cam does not function at all, so here is how to do it with xvidcap!

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Steps

1

Make sure xvidcap is installed.

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2

Go to a terminal and type xvidcap. The xvidcap window will appear.

3

Un-anchor the recording area by clicking the lock button.

4

Move the xvidcap window out of your desired recording area.

5

Use the eyedropper to draw a rectangle around the area you wish to record.

6

Right click the test-0000.mpeg area and select preferences.

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Configure the video name and frame rate to your liking.

8

Get ready to record.

9

Press the record button to begin. You can pause recording, but if you stop it you cannot add any more video to the file.

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